http://www.localracechat.com/forums/ All your sports talk here en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:41:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.localracechat.com/forums/ http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66354&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:02:51 GMT how about the freshman out of roanoke rapids, north carolina starting tonite for UNC how about the freshman out of roanoke rapids, north carolina starting tonite for UNC ]]> Sports Talk Dylan2 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66354 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66143&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:28:51 GMT Man that was a awsome race and finish today. Boris Said finally wins a well deserved race!!!!!!!!! Man that was a awsome race and finish today. Boris Said finally wins a well deserved race!!!!!!!!! ]]> Sports Talk PMK http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66143 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65451&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:35:37 GMT does anybody have a league? does anybody have a league? ]]> Sports Talk NOWEAKLINK056 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65451 http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65425&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:21:16 GMT http://www.wralsportsfan.com/voices/blogpost/8119087/ Posted: Today at 9:11 a.m. Updated:... http://www.wralsportsfan.com/voices/blogpost/8119087/

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Yahoo! Sports reported two days ago that UNC assistant coach John Blake is being investigated by the NCAA concerning his relationship with NFL agent Gary Wichard.

But that might not even be the biggest problem for UNC right now. A trip to California in the summer of 2009 might be the real issue.

One of Wichard's clients is former Tar Heel Kentwan Balmer. Defensive tackle Marvin Austin visited Balmer in California in the summer before the 2009 season. The two worked out at Proactive Sports Performance, which is two miles away from Wichard's agency.

Wichard unveiled in the Yahoo article that Balmer paid for Austin's travel and expenses - an NCAA violation because Balmer and Austin do not have enough of a pre-existing relationship.

Later the N&O reported that former Tar Heel and NFL rookie Cam Thomas went on the trip too. He confirmed to the paper that Balmer paid for his and Austin's travel.

An NCAA bylaw on “Preferential Treatment" states that a player can’t receive travel and training benefits that are derived because of their athletic skill.

Adam Gold and Joe Ovies spoke to Yahoo reporter Charles Robinson on 99.9 The Fan on Tuesday. Gold asked if it's true that Balmer paid for the trip, "Is Carolina viewed to have played 2009 with two ineligible players?"

"Yes, that can definitely be the case," Robinson replied.

Robinson said the NCAA's first concern in the matter, even if Balmer paid for the trip, is to find out if the trip was "legit" and to make sure Balmer wasn't acting as a runner.

"They need to know this is not Balmer paying for these guys via Gary Wicahrd, using Balmer to pay for other guys."

Since the 2009 season is already over and Thomas is already long gone, vacating wins could be in order.

There is potential that the Heel's 8-win season could be wiped from the slate. ]]> Sports Talk jhofficial http://www.localracechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65425